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Antiretrovirals
Studies from University of Nigeria provide new data on antiretrovirals
June 6th, 2009
According to recent research published in the journal Health Policy and Planning, "The anti-retroviral (ARV) treatment programme in Nigeria is delivered through selected teaching and mission hospitals at a free/subsidized rate. The government aims to scale up ARV treatment in the country." "However, non-adherence to ARV medication can lead to viral resistance, treatment failure, toxicities and waste of financial resources. This study examined the factors responsible for non-adherence to free/subsidized ARV treatment in south-east Nigeria. The study was cross-sectional and descriptive. Information was collected from 174 patients selected by simple random sampling...
Source: Law & Health Weekly (2009-06-06)
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